When going fishing, one must consider the Delaware for many opportunities. From bass and walleye to catfish and panfish, the Big D provides excellent fishing action in the early summer, especially when bass fishing.
Smallmouth bass are a particularly challenging fish. They are considered hard fighters, grow as large as five pounds (although a large bronzeback is considered over two pounds), and are plentiful on the Delaware. Smallmouths hit worms, live bait and artificials, yet are often overlooked by many anglers.
Largemouth bass also reside on the Big D. Although the river is not well-known for its largemouth population, bucketmouths can often be taken on crankbaits, plugs, plastic worms, and other artificials.
Fishing for striped bass on the Delaware has gained popularity in past years. These linesiders grow in excess of 30 pounds, and run into many parts of the river.
Bass fishing on the Big D offers opportunities for anglers to catch many fish, big and small. Summer action should continue to be excellent for most types of fish, but giving the Delaware might prove a good choice for anyone who wants to catch some hard-fighting fish.
